Anniversary Announcements

Jenkins, 25 years (12/16/07)
Jerry and Mary Jane Jenkins will celebrate their 25th anniversary on Dec. 29, 2007. An anniversary party given by their children will be Dec. 23 at Faith Lutheran Fellowship Hall from 2-4 p.m. All friends and family are invited to attend.

Jenkins, 25 years (12/16/07)

Levarts, 50 years (12/09/07)
Homer and Pauline Levart were married on Dec. 28, 1957. A reception is planned for the Levarts on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2007, from 1-4 p.m. at the Hickory Log Restaurant Banquet Room given by their children and grandchildren. If you would like to join us in celebrating this occasion, please R.S.V.P. by Thursday, Dec. 20. Contact their daughters: Karen at 573-568-2886 or Carla at 573-243-1192...

Jarrell, 60 years (10/07/07)
James and Alice Jarrell celebrated their 60th anniversary on Oct. 6, 2007. They were married at Piggott, Ark., in 1947. they have two sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis and Paula Jarrell and Jerry and Vicky Jarrell; and four grandchildren; Alison, Jason, Julie and Molly...

McClungs, 50 years (09/23/07)
Eugene and Faye McClung will celebrate their 50th anniversary from 2-4 p.m. at Dexter Church of Christ on Sept. 30, 2007. They were married on Sept. 28, 1957. All friends and family are welcome.

Gaines, 50 years (09/23/07)
Together they have found a friendship, raised a family, and built a beautiful marriage. It is with great joy that the chidren and grandchildren of Loyd and Shirley Gaines invite you to share in a celebration as they honor their 50th wedding anniversary from 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, 2007, at First Baptist Church, 11 West Castor, Dexter...

Youngs, 65 years (08/26/07)
State Representative of the 159th District, Billy Pat Wright, recently presented Mrs. and Mrs. Ernest Earl Young with a resolution for having celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary. The resolution, which will be permanently documented in the House, recognizes the couple for their steadfast relationship that spans over half a century together. ...

Tilmons, 50 years (08/26/07)
Come and celebrate the 50th wedding anniversary of Henry and Joy Tilmon, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2007, at the Bernie 1st Assembly of God activity building beginning at 1:30 p.m. No gifts please.

Hunotts, 50 years (07/08/07)
Gene and Bernice Hunott of Dexter celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on June 23, 2007. A surprise reception was held at the Gathering Room at the First Baptist Church of Dexter with family and friends. Gene is a retired AmerenUE employee, and Bernice is a previous employee of International Hat Factory of Dexter...

Sniders celebrate 50 years (07/02/07)
The children of Jim and Donnis (Sadler) Snider surprised their parents on June 9th for their 50th wedding anniversary at the St. Joe General Baptist Church in Idalia. Doug Snider, Shari Bowers and Traci Burnett catered a dinner that started at 6 p.m. The couple were seated at a "table for two" deecorated with gold and greenery. There were placemats on each table made from the couple's wedding pictures...

Mangus, 50 years (06/04/07)
Ed and Virginia Mangus were favored with a 50th anniversary party at the Hidden Trails Country Club. Their four children, Scott, Brad, Dan, Suzie and families hosted the fun event. All of their family including seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, were there. About 45 people attended, all family or extended family from the Dexter, Cape and St. Louis areas...

Bakers, 50 years (05/21/07)
Congratulations to Roy and Peggy Baker of Dexter. They will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Friday, May 25. A family gathering will be hosted by their children and grandchildren.

Manloves celebrate 65 years (03/19/07)
Cliff and June Manlove were married March 10, 1942, in Sacramento, Calif. Cliff graduated from flying school. June was formerly June Blakeney, daughter of D.W. and Blanche Blakeney of Dexter. Cliff and June spent 29 years in the Air Force stationed at bases worldwide. They have five boys and one daughter. Cliff retired from the Air Force in June 1969 to Dexter, as the "best place in the world to live and raise a family"...

Beckers celebrate 50 years (12/24/06)
You are invited to join with the family of Wayne and Kathy Becker to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception in their honor from 1-3 p.m. on Dec. 30, 2006. The receptin will be held at the Community Center (Armory) on Highway 25 in Bernie. You are a treasured gift; no other is needed...

Kirbys Celebrate 50 Years (11/13/06)
Rev. Jimmy Kirby and his wife Barbara will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Nov. 18, 2006, at the Apostolic Pentecostal Fellowship Center in Dexter from 1-4 p.m. They were married in Dexter on Nov. 25, 1956, with the Rev. George White officiating...

Hyslops celebrate 25 years (09/18/06)
On Saturday, Aug. 12, 2006, David and Kathy Hyslop celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary at the First United Methodist Church in Dexter. They enjoyed refreshments and celebrated with their friends. The celebration was hosted by their daughter and son-in-law, Misti and Shane Lilly...

Wiggins celebrate 52 years (08/27/06)
Rev. Bob Wiggins and his wife Betty are celebrating their 52nd wedding anniversary on Sept. 2. They were married at Corinth, Miss., along with their friends Rick and Margret Miller. They have four children, eight grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. They have lived in Dexter for the past 30 years. He has pastored churches in Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri since 1960...

Kirkpatricks celebrate 50 years (08/21/06)
Family and friends of Gail and Kathryn Kirkpatrick are invited to attend the couple's 50th wedding anniversary celebration starting at 5 p.m. at the Bernie Community Center, 503 South Walnut, Bernie, on Aug. 25, 2006. No gifts, please.

Densons celebrate 50 years (08/13/06)
Family and friends of Jimmy and Barbara Denson are invited to attend the couple's 50th wedding anniversary celebration from 2-5 p.m. at the Church of Christ, 608 Oak Street, Bernie. on Aug. 19. 2006. This event is hosted by the couple's children and grandchildren. Your gift is your love; no other gift requested...

Adams celebrate 50 years (07/31/06)
John L. and Aletha Taylor Adams will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Saturday, Aug. 5. John and Aletha were married Aug. 4, 1956, at The First Church of God in Dexter. The Rev. Estelle Triplett conducted the ceremony. The sons of John and Aletha, David, Terry and Charles, request the honor of your presence at a reception on Saturday, Aug. 5, from 2-4 p.m. at The United Methodist Church, Wesley Hall, 501 S. Walnut, Dexter. No gifts, please...